
PRE-SALE PRICE: 10% OFF UNTIL DECEMBER 15 // Join us on your skis for the Outaouais Cross-Country Ski Club. This 5-week program is designed for both beginner cross-country skiers who want to learn the basics and intermediate skiers who want to improve their technique. The 1.5-hour sessions take place on the trails of Gatineau Park, under the stars, using headlamps, and focus on teaching classic or skate cross-country skiing techniques, depending on your preferred style. The goal is to learn, improve, and have fun on your cross-country skis!
We want to make this clear: this is neither a training session nor a long-distance run! The evening sessions focus on learning technical skills to help you build confidence and improve your glide. Afterward, the group will put what they’ve learned into practice on the trails in Gatineau Park. This is the club for you if you want to get active, meet new people, and learn proper cross-country skiing technique.
Monday evenings for 5 weeks: January 11, January 18, January 25, February 1, and February 8.
Please arrive early so you have time to get ready and be ready to start the session at 6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. – Session begins; let’s hit the slopes!
Warm-up and hit the slopes
8:00 p.m. – End of the activity and après-ski beer
ALTERNATE DATES in case of bad weather—February 15 and 22 —You must be available on these dates. If necessary, we will add an additional alternate date at a later time. Thank you for your flexibility!
Experienced cross-country skiing coach (1:10)
Surprises and giveaways from our partners
After-ski drinks
Cross-country skiing equipment
Extra snacks
Headlamp and spare batteries
Gatineau Park entrance fees— you can pay these at the time of registration; the rate is $19.60 per night ( chèvres ).
Transportation to the destination—we’ll facilitate carpooling through the Togetzer platform. You can list your available or requested seats here.
You can pay in two installments by using the promo code 2VERSEMENTS. The second payment is due no later than 2 weeks before the activity begins.
No refunds; see the cancellation policy.
If sessions are canceled due to weather, they will be rescheduled for February 15 and 22.
If the weather is inclement on the make-up dates, we will offer an alternative activity: running, trail running, or hiking.
Gatineau Park
The exact meeting point will be specified by e-mail before each session, but sessions are generally held in the corner of Chelsea and Relais Plein Air.
Complete cross-country ski equipment
Charged headlamp and spare batteries
Water bottle and snack (if required)
Breathable clothing suitable for the sport: close-fitting combination, mid-layer, windbreaker/running jacket.
Warm après-ski clothing
The club is open to beginners, but you must already have tried cross-country skiing a few times and be fully equipped.